Daisy Edgar-Jones has taken on the lead role of Elinor Dashwood in the latest film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, directed by Georgia Oakley. The film follows the Dashwood sisters as they navigate matters of love, loss, and social expectations in the period following their father’s death. In interviews, Edgar-Jones noted that she shares personality traits with her character, describing herself as someone who leads with her head and tends to suppress emotions. She also expressed appreciation for how the film allows Elinor to embrace a more passionate side of herself, which she felt resonated with her own experience making the movie.
The cast includes Esmé Creed-Miles as Marianne, Elinor’s younger sister, with the two characters representing contrasting approaches to life—sense and sensibility respectively. Edgar-Jones and Creed-Miles previously worked together as teenagers on the 2018 film Pond Life, which helped them establish the sisterly dynamic required for their on-screen relationship. Edgar-Jones emphasized the importance of the sisterhood theme in the film, noting that audiences have reported feeling moved to reach out to their own siblings after viewing it.
The new adaptation maintains the period setting rather than updating the story to a contemporary timeframe, though Edgar-Jones described the filmmaking approach as bringing freshness to the classic tale. She acknowledged the existence of previous adaptations, including the 1995 film starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, but argued there remains value in retelling Austen’s stories. Edgar-Jones highlighted Austen’s skill in articulating female experiences and addressing themes—such as romantic entanglement and relationship dynamics—that remain relevant to modern audiences across generations.
Edgar-Jones gained prominence during the pandemic through her role in the BBC Three drama Normal People, opposite Paul Mescal. She has since appeared in films including Twisters and Where The Crawdads Sing. When asked about reports that Mescal is being considered for the role of James Bond, Edgar-Jones offered limited details but expressed confidence in his capabilities. The film releases in UK cinemas later this month.
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